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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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